CVE-2011-4963: f5 nginx
CVSS: 5.0v2.0MediumModified
Published 26-07-2012Last modified 16-09-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2011-4963 is a medium (CVSS 5.0) vulnerability in f5 nginx. EPSS estimates a 5.96% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 93.2% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
5.0/10
010
Medium · v2.0 (NVD)EPSS score
5.96%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 26-07-2012PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 16-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
nginx/Windows 1.3.x before 1.3.1 and 1.2.x before 1.2.1 allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and access restricted files via (1) a trailing . (dot) or (2) certain "$index_allocation" sequences in a request.
CVSS metrics
1 score · 1 source · 1 versionMedium 5.0Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
5.96%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
93%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 5.96% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score5.96%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeNo weakness data has been published for this record.
Affected systems
F51 product
- nginxEOL≥ 0.7.52, < 1.2.1 | 1.3.0
1 vendor · 1 product
References
3 links- mailman.nginx.org/pipermail/nginx-announce/2012/000086.htmlMailing ListX Refsource MLISTMitigationVendor Advisory